Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 540kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 540kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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